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Live shopping dynamics appear similar across countries
Live shopping dynamics appear similar across countries
LaFontaine says Whatnot has observed similar marketplace dynamics across its international markets, including the creation of small businesses and adoption across categories such as collectibles, fashion, and electronics.
- Speaker
- Grant LaFontaine
- Source timestamp
- 29:37
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